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Diabetic retinopathy is a subtle disease that often has no symptoms at first, yet it can threaten your vision. If you have diabetes, a regular eye exam helps keep your eyes healthy. In between appointments, be on the lookout for these symptoms.

Sunglasses can make you look glamorous and cool, but perhaps you keep misplacing yours or you sometimes don’t like the hassle of wearing them. Are sunglasses important for vision protection, or are they just a fashion statement? Find out here.

When you notice changes in your vision, you may be worried if you think you’ll need eye surgery. But surgery today often relies on high-tech lasers rather than scalpels. Lasers are faster, more precise, and have a reduced risk for complications.

When your eye doctor tells you that you have astigmatism, all you know is that it’s somehow related to blurriness, like being farsighted or nearsighted. But astigmatism is more than nearsightedness or farsightedness. Here’s what you should know.

Did you know that keeping your eyes healthy may start with your mouth? For example, the foods you eat can affect your eyesight and preserve your vision over your lifetime — or have the opposite effect. Learn how you can take care of your eyes here.

When you first learn that you have diabetes, probably the last thing on your mind is eye health. But higher than normal levels of blood glucose endanger your eyes and can even permanently rob you of vision. Here’s how to keep your eyes safe.

You’re tired of mascara that only adds a little length and width to your lashes and then flakes off during the day. You’d like your lashes to be long and lush, even when you wake up, makeup-free. You want Latisse®. Here’s what to expect.

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States, but most people don’t even realize they have it. The best way to prevent glaucoma’s progression is to undergo annual screenings and to be aware of its most common signs.

Your eyes are dry, so you reach for the drops. But they’re not doing any good, and you wonder: Why bother? You still feel like there’s grit under your lids. If you have dry eye syndrome, your ophthalmologist can help.

If you’re scheduled for cataract surgery, you may feel both excited and nervous. Excited, because you’re looking forward to clear, unclouded vision again. Nervous, because you’re not sure what’s going to happen. Here’s what to expect.

You want to see clearly when you look in the mirror, but you don’t want to see any wrinkles. Botox® Cosmetic injections smooth out wrinkles on your forehead and around your eyes to take years off your face for months at a time. Here’s how it works.

When you have diabetes, your higher-than-normal blood sugar levels wreak havoc on your blood vessels and every area of your body that they serve, including your eyes. To preserve your vision, your diabetes regimen must emphasize eye care, too.

Most of the time when you have red eyes, they’re dry or irritated or were exposed to an allergen. However, red eyes could also be a sign of glaucoma, a serious eye disease that can lead to permanent blindness. Are your red eyes due to glaucoma?

When the lens that focuses light inside your eye becomes clouded with protein buildup, you have cataracts. Cataracts are the world’s leading cause of blindness, but an ophthalmologist can replace your clouded lens so you see clearly again.

You may love the color red, but you don’t love your eyes looking red. It’s normal to get red eyes once in a while for short periods of time, if they’re irritated from chlorine or pollen. But if your eyes are chronically red, you need to find out why.

Even before the pandemic, ophthalmologists offered telehealth visits for patients who lived in underserved areas. If you’ve avoided the eye doctor because of COVID-19 or you’re too swamped for a traditional appointment, telehealth might work for you.

Nothing draws attention to the beauty of your eyes like thick, luxurious lashes. If your lashes have thinned, if you’ve lost them to alopecia or cancer, or if you were born with scant lashes, we can help. Latisse® grows your lashes fuller and longer.

When you have diabetes, your blood sugar levels also affect the health of your eyes. If you notice any changes in your vision, let your doctor know right away. Here are some tips to help you prepare for your annual or semi-annual eye exam.

Glaucoma is one of the most common risk factors for blindness in the United States, but most people don’t even know they have it. Glaucoma comes on so gradually that by the time you notice symptoms, it may be too late for your vision.

You’ve worn glasses or contact lenses for so long that you’ve forgotten what it’s like to have clear, unaided vision. If you want to restore the shape of your cornea so that you see clearly again, consider laser eye surgery.

Chronic dry eyes can be especially annoying in the summer, when heat and dust combine to make your condition feel insurmountable. Good news: Your opthamologist can help, and these summertime tips will get you started.